SERS · PIPER PA-25-150 · 1990-03-17 · SULLIVAN, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI90DEV02
Event ID
20001212X22679
Type
Accident
Date
1990-03-17
Location
SULLIVAN, IL, USA
Coordinates
39.589645, -88.600265
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-25-150
Registration
N6340Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A TURN AT LOW ALTITUDE, RESULTING IN GROUND COLLISION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE SEVERITY OF THE PILOT'S INJURY WAS HIS FAILURE TO USE THE INSTALLED SHOULDER HARNESS.